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Message started by DavidOfMA on 07/03/16 at 13:32:06

Title: Replaced bags, bike won't start in gear w/stand dn
Post by DavidOfMA on 07/03/16 at 13:32:06

Zipper broke on my saddle bags, replaced them with a heavier-duty set. The thicker material connecting the bags made putting the saddle back on a bit of a struggle. Now, the bike won't start in gear with the kickstand down. I assume I shorted or disconnected something under the seat, but I can't see what. Where should I be looking?

Title: Re: Replaced bags, bike won't start in gear w/stan
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/03/16 at 13:36:51

Nothing is wrong. If you put it in gear, stand down, it dies.
That's normal.

Title: Re: Replaced bags, bike won't start in gear w/stan
Post by DavidOfMA on 07/03/16 at 13:42:07

Yes, but with the clutch in, it should start. At least until now I believe it has worked that way. Then again, I never start it that way, so I must be remembering wrong. Thanks.

Title: Re: Replaced bags, bike won't start in gear w/stan
Post by jcstokes on 07/03/16 at 14:09:03

As far as I'm aware, the side stand has to be up before it will start, regardless of the clutch lever position, if it starts with the stand up and clutch lever pulled in, it's back to the factory setting.

Title: Re: Replaced bags, bike won't start in gear w/stan
Post by verslagen1 on 07/03/16 at 14:13:40

if it's stock, jog is right.

ks down, must be in neutral
ks up, don't care.

In all cases, clutch lever must be squeezed to start.

Title: Re: Replaced bags, bike won't start in gear w/stan
Post by DavidOfMA on 07/03/16 at 14:16:44

Thanks. Out in the sun too long ....

Title: Re: Replaced bags, bike won't start in gear w/stan
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/03/16 at 14:26:07

Nothing to do with sun... just enough of a mechanic to think about what you have just been working on.. I'm just happy to see you coming along so well.

Title: Re: Replaced bags, bike won't start in gear w/stan
Post by DavidOfMA on 07/03/16 at 14:42:02

Thanks for the positive spin, JOG. I'm determined to get my motorcycle maintenance chops back. Harder, after 37 years, than getting riding back was after 33 (though less scary - I gave myself two days to re-learn, then rode the bike home 350 miles, a white-knuckle experience!).

Title: Re: Replaced bags, bike won't start in gear w/stan
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/03/16 at 15:15:17

That's balls, man.. We bought mine and I was all excited. Then, time for the helmet and toss a leg over... I almost couldn't. I hadn't ridden in over thirty years and had been too sick to even drive for quite a few years,,,but I. Was doing better and I Wanted that Bike, so,I rode it home..and picked the least traffic laden road s I could find.

You keep at it. I doubt I'm alone in watching you get better.

Title: Re: Replaced bags, bike won't start in gear w/stan
Post by DavidOfMA on 07/03/16 at 15:26:34

Well... That's balls, too! Nice to see I'm not alone in the 30+ years off, then back on, club.

Title: Re: Replaced bags, bike won't start in gear w/stan
Post by Tocsik on 07/03/16 at 17:03:27

I wonder how many of us there are in this club! I guess I'm not quite 30 years but I was off 2 wheels from about 1985 til 2008

Title: Re: Replaced bags, bike won't start in gear w/stan
Post by DavidOfMA on 07/03/16 at 17:21:24

For me it was 1979-2012. I wrecked my back doing construction work and couldn't drive, much less ride, for quite a while. Riding became part of my past. Then my brother offered me his S40, which he hadn't ridden in 3 years (he rides a Bonneville and two Harley's), if I picked it up. So I read a couple books on motorcycle safety, bought a helmet and a bus ticket, and in 4 days I had my first 350 miles under my belt.

Interested in other stories, but they probably belong in the Cafe. I'll start a thread.

Title: Re: Replaced bags, bike won't start in gear w/stan
Post by Boofer on 07/03/16 at 17:54:10

I was off 1979-09. Now off again. I'm deciding now if I can ride any more. Inherited Neuropathy causing legs to weaken and falling occasionally. I've had a great time in the last 19,000 miles. I have no idea why anyone would buy a Rebel when they could have a Savage, unless they don't know about them. Rebel is a good ride, I'm sure. 650 is great! :)

Title: Re: Replaced bags, bike won't start in gear w/stan
Post by DavidOfMA on 07/03/16 at 17:56:43

Hope you can keep riding (safely) for a while. I did start a thread in the Cafe on this topic.